Cost

Subjects

Deadlines

The KIIS Prague program operates in even-numbered years (2020, 2022, 2024, etc.).

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English.

Accommodations: Hotel style, 2-4 students per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, April 18 in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

ART 100 Art Appreciation / HON 300 Art & Visual Culture

The course provides students with bases of perceptual processes and visual literacy against the backdrop of the visual arts. By understanding how various historical periods have expressed their world-views visually, students better understand the diversity of political, economic, religious, social, and aesthetic traditions which are the foundations of art.

CD 496 International Speech Pathology

This course provides us an opportunity to learn about cultural and social differences in the Czech Republic for speech-language pathology services. We also learn about the scope of practice and educational requirements for speech language pathologists in the Czech Republic.

Students will be exposed to international social work including practice, ethics, and current events. Increasing personal awareness, cultural competence, and understanding of how traditions, history, and current events are framing people’s experiences through interactions and understanding US social work similarities and differences with social work in the Czech Republic

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Terezin and Lidice excursion deals with a dark, WWII, history of the Czech Republic. This one-day bus excursion visits first the Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp, also referred to as Theresienstadt ghetto, which was established by the SS in German-occupied Czechoslovakia.

Students will have the opportunity as a group to visit the world-famous Jewish Quarter in Prague. This is one of the best preserved collections of synagogues, historical buildings, and monuments in the whole of Europe, documenting the history of Jews in central Europe before the Holocaust.

The three day bus excursion to southern Bohemia is everybody’s favorite. During the trip the group visits sites important to the general understanding of Czech history and culture. Most of the time is spent in magical Cesky Krumlov town. Along the way we visit a castle, and one of the breweries for which Czech Republic is so famous.

The first organized cultural experience is a walking tour through the historic center of Prague introducing all of the essential sites. This walking tour culminates with a welcome dinner. The following day, the group visits the Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex dating back to the 9th century.

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($135), ISIC card (required, approx. $25), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500 minimum), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,700 – $1,800

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

Student Voices

“I was never the student that believed I could go be in a different country for any amount of time. I did not find learning about other cultures extremely important to my life. But one day, my bestfriend in my CSD program said 'lets study abroad'. The next day we got an email about studying Communication Disorders in Prague for a month. We applied and got in. My experience in Prague will eventually shape my life into such a different life I ever imagined before studying abroad. My love for travel and learning about different cultures was overwhelming. I plan to spend graduate school as far away from as home as I can. I also pray to take a traveling Speech Pathology position after graduate school. I will forever be thankful for KIIS and Prague for this life changing experience.”

- Lilly, Prague

“Deciding to go to Prague for a month was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve gotten to see so many amazing things and meet some great people along the way. Traveling is something worthwhile to me, and this trip has sparked it. I am so thankful for this opportunity I’ve been given!”

- Emily, Prague

“The CDI study abroad program in Prague is a culturally immersive experience in a beautiful culture, all the while learning about your future career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I believe the experience helped me through the application process for graduate school. How many future SLPs can say they studied Communication Disorders in another country?”

- Hannah, Prague

“Studying CDI in Prague was the best experience. It was so cool to see the different culture of the same profession. Megan and ZB are the best too. Her knowledge of CDI and his knowledge of and connections in Prague made for a very educational experience in an incredible city. Studying CDI in Prague was without a doubt one of the highlights of my educational experience.”

- Bobbie, Prague

“Traveling to Prague opened my eyes culturally. The city is breathtaking and there is so much to learn and explore. I also love that Prague is centrally located and offers convenience for traveling around Europe. I never once felt unsafe the entire time that I studied abroad in Prague."

- Kate, Prague

“Going to Prague has been the best experience of my life, I met amazing people here, Prague claims the best memories I've ever had.”

- Gerik, Prague

"A study abroad trip broadens your view in a way that is increasingly important in the context of our current global and national culture, enabling you to take a step towards becoming a better global citizen and more inspired life-long learner. My trip to Prague, Czech Republic, paired inspiring art and architecture, food, and beautiful scenery, with rich but heavy walks through sites marked by the tragic footprint of Nazi and Communist rule."

Cost

Subjects

Deadlines

The KIIS Prague program operates in even-numbered years (2020, 2022, 2024, etc.).

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English.

Accommodations: Hotel style, 2-4 students per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, April 18 in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

ART 100 Art Appreciation / HON 300 Art & Visual Culture

The course provides students with bases of perceptual processes and visual literacy against the backdrop of the visual arts. By understanding how various historical periods have expressed their world-views visually, students better understand the diversity of political, economic, religious, social, and aesthetic traditions which are the foundations of art.

CD 496 International Speech Pathology

This course provides us an opportunity to learn about cultural and social differences in the Czech Republic for speech-language pathology services. We also learn about the scope of practice and educational requirements for speech language pathologists in the Czech Republic.

Students will be exposed to international social work including practice, ethics, and current events. Increasing personal awareness, cultural competence, and understanding of how traditions, history, and current events are framing people’s experiences through interactions and understanding US social work similarities and differences with social work in the Czech Republic

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Terezin and Lidice excursion deals with a dark, WWII, history of the Czech Republic. This one-day bus excursion visits first the Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp, also referred to as Theresienstadt ghetto, which was established by the SS in German-occupied Czechoslovakia.

Students will have the opportunity as a group to visit the world-famous Jewish Quarter in Prague. This is one of the best preserved collections of synagogues, historical buildings, and monuments in the whole of Europe, documenting the history of Jews in central Europe before the Holocaust.

The three day bus excursion to southern Bohemia is everybody’s favorite. During the trip the group visits sites important to the general understanding of Czech history and culture. Most of the time is spent in magical Cesky Krumlov town. Along the way we visit a castle, and one of the breweries for which Czech Republic is so famous.

The first organized cultural experience is a walking tour through the historic center of Prague introducing all of the essential sites. This walking tour culminates with a welcome dinner. The following day, the group visits the Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex dating back to the 9th century.

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($135), ISIC card (required, approx. $25), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500 minimum), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,700 – $1,800

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

Student Voices

“I was never the student that believed I could go be in a different country for any amount of time. I did not find learning about other cultures extremely important to my life. But one day, my bestfriend in my CSD program said 'lets study abroad'. The next day we got an email about studying Communication Disorders in Prague for a month. We applied and got in. My experience in Prague will eventually shape my life into such a different life I ever imagined before studying abroad. My love for travel and learning about different cultures was overwhelming. I plan to spend graduate school as far away from as home as I can. I also pray to take a traveling Speech Pathology position after graduate school. I will forever be thankful for KIIS and Prague for this life changing experience.”

- Lilly, Prague

“Deciding to go to Prague for a month was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve gotten to see so many amazing things and meet some great people along the way. Traveling is something worthwhile to me, and this trip has sparked it. I am so thankful for this opportunity I’ve been given!”

- Emily, Prague

“The CDI study abroad program in Prague is a culturally immersive experience in a beautiful culture, all the while learning about your future career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I believe the experience helped me through the application process for graduate school. How many future SLPs can say they studied Communication Disorders in another country?”

- Hannah, Prague

“Studying CDI in Prague was the best experience. It was so cool to see the different culture of the same profession. Megan and ZB are the best too. Her knowledge of CDI and his knowledge of and connections in Prague made for a very educational experience in an incredible city. Studying CDI in Prague was without a doubt one of the highlights of my educational experience.”

- Bobbie, Prague

“Traveling to Prague opened my eyes culturally. The city is breathtaking and there is so much to learn and explore. I also love that Prague is centrally located and offers convenience for traveling around Europe. I never once felt unsafe the entire time that I studied abroad in Prague."

- Kate, Prague

“Going to Prague has been the best experience of my life, I met amazing people here, Prague claims the best memories I've ever had.”

- Gerik, Prague

"A study abroad trip broadens your view in a way that is increasingly important in the context of our current global and national culture, enabling you to take a step towards becoming a better global citizen and more inspired life-long learner. My trip to Prague, Czech Republic, paired inspiring art and architecture, food, and beautiful scenery, with rich but heavy walks through sites marked by the tragic footprint of Nazi and Communist rule."